Parade of Liars: Biggest Fraud commercials

Holy shit. You know it's Christmas when you see ANY disgusting Lexus commercial...the jingle alone tells me "buy me and bury your ass in debt but feel better because your neighbors will envy you" bullshit.

 

Miller Lite commercials, simply because "more taste" is a b.s. term.

Also, the Mac commercials with Justin Long because they're passive-aggressive.

 

I've never understood the logic behind cable systems running ads...on TBS. If you're able to see the ad you already have cable. Ok...I realize that you might not have cable and you're seeing the ad at a friend's place or in some bar. But seriously, if you were in that situation would you put your beer down and run to the phone to schedule installation?

I do however miss the "1212 Loop 12" guy with the freaky arm spinning elbow action. Him and the Internet America girl. There was one commercial where she expressed her desire for me by blinking "I want you BGZ!" in morse coded eye blinks. That was sweet!

 

What's even worse are the car ads where a car is driving down the street and it has the same disclaimer. Thanks, litigious society!

The ad that drives me nuts is for Visa (I believe) and shows a bunch of people using debit cards, and then someone pays cash and the line screeches to a halt. What drives me nuts about this is that it's 180 degrees different than what happens in the real world -- the guy using the debit card at 7-Eleven for a $1.49 purchase keeps everyone else waiting.

 

Completely agree with you on the Visa ad. Especially because the whole thing promotes avoiding human interaction, and one ups the evil by hocking fast food as well.

Edit: spelling

 

Look, honey! I spent $60K on a new car! I didn't consult you about this important financial decision because I care for you!

 

But the car he bought for his mistress cost $150K.

 

Not to mention that debit-card use gets the banks off the hook, in so many ways . . . while hoisting the holder on ye olde petard . . .

 

Yeah but I want strangle any fucker that pulls out a checkbook in any situation when other people are waiting.

My card is faster because in many cases (under 10 bucks I think) I do not have to sign anything.

 

That I can agree with. Checks are for bills and rent. Using one out at the grocery store in a long line of hurried people ain't exactly kosher.

 

The only thing I use a credit card on is fuel. And I pay the balance off. I'll use my bank debit card at the supermarket.

 

And look, it has a big red bow on it, so it's OK!